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Unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) and management of Hyundai plant in Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech; Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric; 3,051 employees; average salary of blue-collar professions CZK 57,064/EUR 2,280 in 2024) agreed on new collective agreement for 4 years (salary part for 2 years), averting threat of strike. Basic wages to increase by 4.8% on average from May 1, along with growth in other permanent components of earning (individual bonuses and allowances) by 8.2%. Same increase awaits workers from January 1, 2026. In addition to standard bonuses, employees to also receive extraordinary bonus of CZK 60,000 (EUR 2,400) paid in two installments (in June 2025 and March 2026)
May 21, 2025 | 10:33am CETflashread more
Odette 2025: Odette International to hold 23rd automotive conference for supply chain professionals and digital transformation experts in Bratislava, Slovakia on May 26-27. Representatives of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Slovakia, Volkswagen, Iveco Group, Stellantis, MHP (Porsche), Forvia, Continental, Robert Bosch, BASF, Cummins, Inform GmbH, 51Biz Luxembourg, LKW Walter, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst, Avalara, PipeChain Networks, Elsen Holding, Feurer, ITCL Consulting, XPO Logistics, EC (European Commission), Fraunhofer IPK to speak at event
May 21, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 29% to 1.5 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in April, by 29% to 5.6 million in first four months – China: 3.3 million BEVs and PHEVs (+35%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 1.2 million (+25%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 600,000 (+5%), Rest of World (RoW): 500,000 (+37%)
May 19, 2025 | 06:24pm CETflashread more
Tatra Trucks to implement three systems from Siemens Xcelerator portfolio from Siemens Digital Industries Software (Siemens Industry Software based in Texas, USA) with goal of optimizing manufacturing processes and subsequently significantly increasing production volume in Kopřivnice, Czechia (more than 1,800 employees). Delivery includes Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Teamcenter to support product development and management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for financial and manufacturing processes, Mendix low-code platform for rapid development of applications. Digitalization to also help automaker better address sustainability challenges, reduce its carbon footprint, meet regulatory requirements
May 19, 2025 | 06:16pm CETflashread more
Autopromotec 2025: 1691 companies including Aeffe (StarCharge), Arval Service Lease, Autel, Avex Steel Products, Aviloo, Axalta Coating Systems, Borgwarner Aftermarket, Brembo, Castrol/BP, Clarios/Varta, Cofidis, CO.RA. (Thule), CSA Centro Servizi Autocarri (Isuzu, Scania, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), DAT, Dekra, DIRA (AGC Automotive, Henkel, Pilkington), eBay, Euromaster, Exide Technologies, Falken Tyre, Federal Mogul, FIAMM Energy Technology, Fuchs Lubrificanti, Hella Gutmann Solutions, Hitachi Astemo Aftermarket, IN.CO.FIN (Stabilus), Liqui Moly, Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, Mahle Aftermarket, Mann+Hummel, Michelin, Sodicam (Motrio/Renault), MS Motorservice International/Rheinmetall, Nexus Automotive, Nokian Tyres, Osram, Otto Christ, Pesci Attrezzature (Car-O-Liner/Josam), Phillips, Phinia Delphi, PPG Italia Sales & Services, Resnova (BASF), Rhiag - Inter Auto Parts, Robert Bosch, Saint-Gobain Abrasivi, Sata, Schrader, Shell Italia Oil Products, Solera, Stellantis Parts & Services/Eurorepar, Target Racing (Brisk), Texaco, TG Pneu, Tomket, USI, Valeo Service, Valvoline, WD-40, BO.RI (Webasto Thermo & Comfort), ZF to join 30th exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products in Bologna, Italy (May 21-24)
May 19, 2025 | 06:06pm CETflashread more
Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2025: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 24th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on May 20. Representatives of BMW Group, Škoda Auto, Denso Manufacturing Hungary, Bosch, Siemens, ČVUT/CTU 6Gmobile Research Lab, LogTech, Still, Zebra Technologies to speak at event
May 15, 2025 | 05:25pm CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,949,000 (-0.2%) to 1,964,000 (+0.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 462,000 (+21.4%) to 462,000 (+21.4%), and cut 2026 forecast from 2,013,000 to 1,992,000, of which BEVs from 570,000 to 557,000
May 15, 2025 | 05:10pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 7% y/y in April and export by 8% (one fewer working day)
May 14, 2025 | 05:26pm CETflashread more
Battery Forum Poland 2025: Ptak Warsaw Expo to hold 2nd fair for battery, energy storage, power supply technologies in Warsaw, Poland on May 20-22. 103 exhibitors such as Tesla Poland, Pixii, TÜV Süd Battery Testing, TÜV Rheinland Polska to join event. Representatives of PESA, ESMAP (World Bank), EIT InnoEnergy, EBRD, Santander Bank, TÜV Süd Polska, LG Energy Solution Europe to speak at accompanying conference (PESA Battery Conference, May 20-21). First edition of exhibition in 2024 attracted 128 exhibitors and 8,107 visitors
May 14, 2025 | 05:14pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 0.2% in April (motorcycles -20.8%; buses +22%; vans/trucks -16%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 55.9% to 69,852 units (45,535 BEVs +53.5%, 24,317 PHEVs +60.7%), representing share of 28.8% (18.8+10%)
May 9, 2025 | 05:57pm CETflashread more
SpeedChain Slovakia 2025: Reliant to hold 8th logistics conference in Modra near Pezinok, Slovakia on May 15. Representatives of Goodyear Slovakia, Logio, CTP Slovakia, Kuka Robotics Czech, Intralog Services, X-Care Robotics, Mountpark, MD Logistika, Panattoni Slovakia, Raben Logistics Slovakia, TimoCom, Antwell Group, Konecta Slovakia, Metrans Danubia, Samskip, Kuehne + Nagel to speak at event
May 9, 2025 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy, electromobility, ESG, waste management for companies, public administration) wants to achieve turnover of CZK 2 billion (EUR 80 million) within 3-5 years. During first year, SEEN made several acquisitions and carried out number of orders (methodology for rest areas according to AFIR/Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation for Czech Road and Motorway Directorate/ŘSD, concept for development of public infrastructure for e-mobility in Pilsen, Czechia). Erste Grantika Advisory (Česká spořitelna) became partner for financing consultancy. Company also considers entering field of energy distribution
May 6, 2025 | 03:52pm CETflashread more
Special Events
CzechBus 2014: Fourth year of fair to feature 18 bus brands
November 17, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe exhibition area, exhibitors and exhibits, suppliers of components and service technicians, three conferences on CNG buses, electric buses and public transport...
read moreMotoSolutions Forum 2014, Automotive CEE Day: Automotive conference and contractual day to be held in Poland
November 14, 2014 | 12:15am CEToriginalDates, speakers, participants of the contractual day, including Shiloh Industries that manufactures only in America, sponsors...
read moreFor Energo 2014: Czech Energy Fair to be accompanied by three interesting conferences
November 13, 2014 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThey will deal with e-mobility and intelligent transportation. Speakers, exhibitors and exhibits (Nissan, Volkswagen, Tesla, Blue Elyctra)...
read moreAF and UAMK hold conference on safe transport infrastructure in Czech Rep
November 9, 2014 | 11:31pm CEToriginalDate, target group, expected participation, speakers from AF, UAMK, Dekra, state administration, associations and universities...
read moreSpeedChain 2014: Reliant holds conference in Czech Rep on logistics in Central Europe
November 7, 2014 | 01:58am CEToriginalSpeakers from Skoda Auto, Linde Material Handling, Hofmann Personal, SSI Schafer, CTP, P3, Dachser or Goodman, accompanying program, sponsors...
read moreVVA 2014: Swell organizes seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 6, 2014 | 02:25am CEToriginalTopics of the seventh year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, MBtech, TUV Sud, AV Engineering, Mecas Esi, MCAE Systems, Lenam and universities...
read moreCEE Automotive Forum 2014: Further 13 speakers to join conference
October 16, 2014 | 10:17pm CEToriginalThese are representatives of JATO Dynamics, GM, Fiat, Toyota, Mitsubishi Electric, Brose, Exact Systems or Hays. Contracting meetings, companies and their delegates, sponsors...
read more2014 Prague Motor Show: Exhibition visited by over 25,000 people
September 30, 2014 | 10:15pm CEToriginalThe exhibition area, number of presented brands and exhibits, interest in buying cars at exhibitors, 2015 Prague Motor Show...
read more2014 Prague Motor Show: 23 dealers to present 41 car brands
September 22, 2014 | 04:52am CEToriginalFive brands were added over the last week. BMW and Dacia will be missing there. Exhibitors, brands, accompanying program, the motor show in Bratislava...
read more2014 Prague Motor Show: So far 36 brands confirmed, Mazda dropped out
September 16, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginalAmong the exhibitors are NH Car, Auto Jarov, Dajbych, Domansky or Auto-Moto Riegger. Presented brands and models, accompanying program...
read moreAuto Design Prague 2014: Next annual conference on automotive design to take place in Czech Rep
September 12, 2014 | 04:23am CEToriginalAmong the speakers will be the designers of Ferrari, Volvo, Jaguar, Skoda, Citroen, Qoros, Varroc or Dassault Systemes. An exhibition of graduate works...
read more2014 Prague Motor Show: Greatest exhibition place to belong to NH Car
September 5, 2014 | 12:10am CEToriginalThis Prague dealer will show 45 vehicles of four brands in an area of 600 m2. Other exhibitors, newly confirmed brands, presented models...
read moreSkoda Auto to take on 800 new employees in Czech Rep
August 20, 2014 | 11:05pm CEToriginalLocation, reasons, timing, HR resources, salary, the Fabia III with consumption below 3.5 l/100 km or weight below 1 ton...
read more2014 Prague Motor Show: Incheba to restore motor show in Czech Rep after four years
August 17, 2014 | 10:46pm CEToriginalThe term, the confirmed brands, exhibited models, test drives, off-road polygon, nomenclature including vans, talks with other firms...
read moreCEE Automotive Forum 2014: Further 13 speakers to join conference
August 8, 2014 | 01:07am CEToriginalThese are representatives of CLEPA, AutoSAP, PSA, Volkswagen, Skoda, Opel, Ford, AAA Auto, Ernst & Young, Matador, Aufeer Design, Bosal and Item...
read morePneu & Business 2014: Conference on trade in tires to be held in Czech Rep
July 14, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe organizer, date, place, 15 presentations, speakers, partners, registration fee...
read moreCEE Automotive Forum 2014: Informa holds conference in Czech Rep on automotive industry in CEE
July 9, 2014 | 05:04am CEToriginalSpeakers from ACEA, Ford, CzechInvest, TPCA, Tatra, Suzuki, Qoros, Great Wall, Porsche Engineering, ZF, Bosch, Plastic Omnium or Grammer...
read more2015 Brno Motor Show: Organizer drastically reduced prices for exhibitors
June 27, 2014 | 01:20am CEToriginalPlanned accompanying program in and around Brno, date change, commercial vehicles including, efforts to incorporate the Car of the Year in the Czech Republic, the deadline for a decision...
read moreSkoda Conference: Skoda Auto to continue holding company conferences in Brno
April 17, 2014 | 12:20am CEToriginalAfter a two-year partnership, the contract has been closed for an extended period of time. Partner, location, length of the new contract...
read moreSmithNovak holds conference Depreciation in Prague on April 24
March 31, 2014 | 11:03pm CEToriginalMajor topics; speakers from Mercedes-Benz Ford, Allianz, Generali, Auto Jarov, Iris Ident, Deloitte, Bosch, Auto Kelly; price, 30% discount for Autofox readers...
read moreVahland: Skoda to focus on wealthier clients in future
March 6, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginalSimultaneously, its future models should have more dynamic design. However, the sales growth estimate from IHS Automotive is more sceptical than the carmaker’s plan...
read moreTesla wants to double number of its dealerships in Europe in 2014
March 5, 2014 | 11:15pm CEToriginalAt the same time, it will expand the network of fast charging stations. Planned sales, entry into other markets in Europe and Asia...
read morePeugeot 108: Production in Czech plant to begin in spring
February 16, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginalAt the same time, TPCA will launch production of the sister models Citroen C1 II and Toyota Aygo II. Start of sales, version with a canvas roof, two gasoline engines...
read more2014 Brno Motor Show: Organizer cancelled this year's fair
January 30, 2014 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe reason is the lack of interest of brands and cancellation of participation of one large carmaker...
read moreSkoda to enter new segments by 2016: Octavia Coupe, Sherpa, Snowman
January 27, 2014 | 12:17am CEToriginalSister models from VW and Seat, novelties in drives (Octavia CNG, Citigo EV, Superb plug-in hybrid)...
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